Armchair pyramid pattern. An easy way to make a bean bag chair at home. Photo gallery: options for frameless chairs

The soft and cozy chair will become irreplaceable entertainment for your children. After all, such a chair has no sharp corners and takes any shape of the body.

Necessary materials
- Fabric (breathable, dense) two-thread (3 meters).
- Plastic zipper.
- Cloth (dense) oxford. Black - 2.5 meters, white - 1 meter, and orange - 50x50 cm.
- Filler (polystyrene foam) (200 liters). Can be purchased at a hardware store.
- Sewing machine.
- Threads, needles.
- Velcro (10-20 cm).

Manufacturing

We sew an outer cover

1. We cut out 6 side parts from black fabric and “two-thread” fabric. They will serve as our inner and outer cover. The sides should be pear-shaped. They are larger on the bottom and smaller on the top.

2. Cut out the bottom from the same fabrics. The bottom should be larger than our lid.

3. Cut out the lid from the same materials. In order for our parts to converge, it needs to be made in a hexagonal shape.

P.s. The sides of the hexagon should be equal to the top and base of the pear.

4. Cut out the tummy for our penguin, from white fabric. And sew it with black fabric.

6. Then we sew the side parts to our zipper, and the tummy.

7. Cut out the paws, from orange fabric, 4 things, and sew them together.

8. Cut out the eyes. To do this, take a white fabric, and cut out a figure eight from it. irregular shape, and then two small, black circles. They also need to be connected.

9. Cut out the nose, two triangular areas. We also sew two parts. We sew the nose to our tummy, and sew the eyes on top of the nose.

10. We also cut out the wings from the fabric, 4 triangular areas, and sew them to our torso.

P.s. Before stitching the orange fabric and wings, you need to fill them with cotton wool or polystyrene foam.

After all the steps, we should get such an outer cover.

We sew an inner cover

It needs to be sewn so that our little foam polystyrene balls do not crumble.

11. It is sewn in the same way as the outer cover. In addition to attaching the bottom.

12. We will make the bottom with Velcro to fill the cover. We cut the bottom into two parts, the first part should be smaller than the second. We attach our Velcro to both parts, putting the parts on top of each other.

Making a bean bag chair with your own hands is quite simple. Such an element of furniture provides many advantages, therefore today the product is considered one of the most popular and stylish elements interior.

The structural diversity of frameless furniture allows you to adapt the item to individual requirements. You can make a spectacular and comfortable seat for yourself or children, based on the step-by-step manufacturing instructions described in this article.

Beanbags are the best furniture product, as they provide for practicality and ease of use. Contrary to the belief that they are a "dust collector", bean bags are much easier to clean, since removable covers can be easily machine washed. Simple maintenance, safety make the product in demand and relevant. Over time, the filler can be added to the required volume of the chair.

Among the most significant advantages of furniture without a frame are:

Mobility. Frameless furniture provides a small weight in comparison with armchairs, sofas with a wooden frame.
Environmental friendliness. Natural fabrics and hypoallergenic filling make such furniture environmentally friendly.
Safety. The elements do not provide for corners, which allows you to secure the space for children.
Ease of maintenance. The product allows you to quickly clean.
Durability. High-quality filler does not absorb moisture, dust, keeps its shape.
Convenience, comfort. Frameless furniture adapts to the curves of the body, spine, creating comfortable conditions for relax.

This type of product will help you relax after a hard day's work, they will perfectly serve as children's furniture.

What you need to make a bean bag chair

Before you make a bag chair, you need to prepare the materials.

You need to understand that to create a large-scale product, many components will be required:

fabric for creating inner and outer covers;
two large zippers for convenient use and maintenance of the chair;
scissors;
threads;
filler;
a sewing machine will simplify the process of work, providing a neat seam.

The volume of materials is determined by the desired dimensions of the product.

How to sew a bean bag chair - a step by step description of the process

When deciding to make a furniture element yourself, you need to competently approach preparatory work. It is important to make a pattern, calculate the amount of materials for tailoring the product. We will consider each item that will help in creating a bean bag chair. There are many types of product design, which will make a stylish furniture element suitable for the interior.

Creating a pattern + ready-made patterns

It will help to make an even chair bag pattern. You can draw a diagram yourself by calculating the size of the chair. Initially, it is necessary to determine the type of binbeg, and then select the appropriate drawings. Various designs imply different basic components.

The scheme of the drop chair mainly consists of a common main part (back, side elements), a seating area and the bottom of the product.

A round product, as well as a pear chair, is formed from wedges. Their number is determined by the required dimensions of the seat. In addition to the side elements, there are two circles for the upper and lower parts of the chair. We must not forget about the allowance for stitching the components.

Filler selection

More often, expanded polystyrene is used as a filler. Round granules allow you to create a light, comfortable product that will not be subject to liquid absorption, will become a breathable, hypoallergenic interior component. Balls do not absorb odors, dust does not settle on them. At the same time, expanded polystyrene has excellent thermal insulation.

With time foam balls may lose shape. You can update the chair by adding polystyrene foam.

In addition to it, in the production of bean bags, the following are used:

wood shavings;
cereals;
down, feathers;
holofiber, synthetic winterizer.

When choosing natural materials it is necessary to take into account allergenicity, the ability to absorb moisture, dust. Hollofiber, synthetic winterizer, foam rubber roll faster. Grains and shavings do not withstand wet exposure. Down and feather fillers provide for the possibility of allergies, are not very convenient to use.

The choice of material for the cover

There are a lot of options for using fabric for the outer cover. It is desirable that it be dense, easy to clean.

Often products are sewn from a material called "Oxford", reminiscent of jacket fabric. Tents are also made from it. The advantage is water resistance.

When choosing a more “cozy” fabric, you can pay attention to dense textiles - flock, chenille, microvelvet, eco-leather is used. Suitable gabardine, twill, jeans.

It is advisable to choose a material that will not stretch.
For the inner cover, a dense spunbond is used. It provides holes for ventilation, does not absorb liquid. But you can also buy regular dense fabric while breathable. If air is not supplied, the polystyrene balls will crumple.

Cover tailoring

The do-it-yourself pouffe chair is made on the basis of a pattern, a drawing.

To stitch the components of the cover you need:

Transfer the pattern pieces to paper and then cut them out.
On flat surface lay out the material for making the inner cover.
Attach the pattern components to the fabric, circle with chalk with an allowance of about 2 cm.
This method creates the elements of the outer cover, only the allowance is taken about 4 cm.
Cut, baste, or pin the wedge elements.
Stitch them on the machine and wrong side for the inner case. Then reinforce the seams on the outside for the outer bag.
The side seams must be ironed.
We must not forget about the place for lightning. Leave about 40 cm for sewing the lock on the upper back of the product.
Baste and then stitch the zipper.
Attach the bottom of the product to the workpiece.

It is better to make the outer cover a few centimeters larger than the volume of the inner bag. After filling the product, you can stitch the top of the binbag.

Filling with polystyrene foam is carried out by pouring the elements through the lock. For convenience, you can cut off the sides of a half-liter bottle, place it in a case, pour foam balls. The edges of the bag can be sprayed with antistatic agent.

Other popular models and techniques for sewing bean bags

We reviewed the most popular and simple methods assembly of parts for the manufacture of binbeg. Round frameless pouffes become convenient products for children's rooms, gardens, as their dimensions can be varied, children can easily move them, they provide maximum safety.

Drop chair

As comfortable place drop-type armchairs are often used to relax at home and in the office. They provide a more rounded shape. Such products are relevant not only for use by adults, but also by children, because frameless furniture is considered universal for creating a comfortable interior design. They provide a compact and neat design.

Stylish drop chairs are made according to the principle of stitching the main element, including the back, sides, seats, lower component. No need to prepare a large number of wedges.

Pear chair

This type of beanbag provides for larger dimensions. He contains high back. Features of tailoring are the need to prepare several wedges, the upper and lower parts. Comfort and convenience guarantees the presence of the back. The pear chair is actively used by children, young people, as well as the elderly.

The shapeless design makes the element comfortable for relaxation, as it adapts to the shape of the body as much as possible. Often it is used by pregnant women, as it allows you to fully relax.

Bean bag chair made from old jeans

Budget-friendly yet effective interesting option is the use of old materials to create a stylish case. Denim is the most suitable type of fabric, as it has excellent durability, fits any interior design, looks stylish, and is resistant to damage.

The difficulty in making such a chair lies in the fact that it takes more time to prepare the pattern and stitch the elements together. Since denim clothing often does not have sufficient dimensions to make up large chairs, it is necessary to sew wedges from small fabric components. The production of drops and round seats, poufs will be optimal. They require less material, but at the same time look quite stylish, practical to use.

Video with a master class

You can make an ottoman bag with your own hands using various materials. A variety of drawings and designs allows you to realize interesting projects, adapting the parameters of the chair to the requirements. We provide the most simple instructions for compiling similar products. Watch the video tutorial on assembling frameless furniture to understand the rules of work and create your own masterpiece.

Beanbag production is considered not too hard work, but allowing you to make practical, functional furniture for the home, which will be comfortable for children and adults to use. Successful design is based on good drawing, correct selection materials.

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Ho-ho! Dreams tend to come true, especially if you really want them to come true. For hoo years Kostya and I have been looking at the bean bag chair, or as it is also called: bean chair, pear chair, frameless chair, Big Ben, cushion chair, etc. And somehow it didn’t work out to get this coveted thing: either there was a catastrophic lack of space in the last apartment, or there was no repair to accommodate such beauty, or we simply couldn’t find polystyrene foam anywhere (those same foam balls that fill bag chair).

During the time of nurturing the idea of \u200b\u200bcreating a bean bag chair with our own hands, we managed to accumulate enough information on how and from what to sew it, how to stuff it, how to choose the size. In addition, we found a beautiful natural fabric for the outer cover and an ugly, but knitted fabric for the inner cover. And we also found out that granulated polystyrene foam entered the permanent sale of the Epicenter retail chain. And when there was time and Kostya was accidentally brought to the nearest "Epicenter", from where he dragged 200 liters of white balls, it became clear that we would be sewing a bean bag chair very urgently. And so it happened.

So, how we made a bean bag chair with our own hands.

We needed:

Fabric for the inner cover (2.5m x 1.4m). It should be a well-stretched fabric. We took an old knitted sheet.
Fabric for outer cover (2.5m x 1.4m). Any dense non-stretch fabric (cotton, velor, furniture fabric, even leatherette) will do. Our fabric is thick cotton, it turned out to be very pleasant and soft on the finished chair.
Expanded polystyrene 200-300 l. These are the balls into which we broke unnecessary packaging foam plastic in childhood :) construction stores this happiness is sold in large packages. It is better to take smaller balls, they stray less. In Kiev, as I already wrote, we found a suitable polystyrene foam for stuffing a bean bag chair with our own hands at Epicenter (200 l - 95 UAH), Leroy Merlin also has polystyrene foam, but not always in larger granules (300 l - 120 UAH). We bought 1 bag of 200 liters, although it was written in the recommendations that we would need 300-400 liters. When we stuffed the bean bag and began to test it, we came to the conclusion that it was just enough for us, since the soft bag takes the shape of the body better than the elastic one. The back rests very well on such a chair, and for a pregnant tummy it is generally an indispensable thing :)

2 zippers. For the inner cover - 50 cm, for the outer - 100 cm.
Strong threads
Paper for large patterns. We took craft. You can take old wallpaper.
2 Velcro 10 cm long. They will be needed to connect the inner and outer covers.
Sewing machine. Manually, in my opinion, sewing all this is unrealistic ...

Stages of work:

1. Build a pattern. A standard bean bag chair consists of 6 wedges and 2 round or hexagonal parts (the upper one is small, the lower one is large), and a handle is also attached on top. different patterns There are a lot of frameless chairs on the Internet, but the meaning is the same. Appearance the bean bag does not change much whether the bottom is a circle or a hexagon, the width of the wedges will be 40 or 50 cm. Of course, the main dimensions greatly affect the size finished product, but I mean that the type of wedges and bottom does not drastically affect how your chair will end up looking.

We found and finalized the pattern of the middle bean chair (120 x 90 cm). It seems to me that the standard width is enough. If you increase only the height of the wedges to about 140 cm, then the length of the headrest will increase, that is, the chair is suitable for a taller person.

Bean bag patterns

To transfer the wedge pattern to a large sheet, you need to draw the middle of the wedge - the axis, put marks on it at a distance of every 10 cm and measure the widths indicated on our pattern, and then connect them in one line. This will be the side bend of the wedge. Then we fold the pattern along the axis and draw the second half of the wedge symmetrically. There is a deflection on the bottom of the pattern. We measure the specified deflection size from the height of the axis. Then we apply the ruler to the two lower edges of the pattern and bend it to the specified deflection mark and draw a deflection under the ruler. Cut out the finished pattern.

How to draw a deflection on a wedge pattern

In order to draw a circle, we take a non-stretching thread and tie a loop at one end (we will thread a pencil into it). We measure the length of the radius of the circle from the pencil to the finger on the ruler. We press one end of the thread to the center of the circle, thread a pencil into the second and draw a circle. Cut out.

How to draw a bottom pattern for a bean bag chair

To build a hexagon, you need to draw a rectangle, and then place the hexagon in it according to the specified dimensions. Cut out the detail.

Don't forget about the rectangle pattern for the handle.

Patterns for a frameless chair

2. Now we place the patterns on the fabric, as in the figure. This is necessary for a more rational use of the material. For the same purpose, the round part is cut into 4 parts. Before sewing a bean bag chair, they need to be sewn into a full circle. When cutting the fabric for the inner cover, we did not divide the bottom part, because the old sheet was large, and it was enough for us to place all the patterns in full size.

Placement of bean bag chair patterns on fabric

3. Cut out all the details, not forgetting the seam allowances (1-1.5 cm).

4. We sew the inner cover first. We sew the wedges together, sew a 50 cm zipper into the last seam.

This is what the outer case looks like without a bottom and top

5. Sew on the bottom. For convenience, it is worth connecting the wedges and the bottom with pins.

6. Then sew on the top hexagon. Do not forget to sew 2 Velcro on this part.

7. In the same way we sew the outer cover. On inside we sew 2 velcro on the hexagon, and on its outer side we sew the handle of the bean bag chair (first, fold the rectangle in half with the wrong side up, sew along the edge, turn it inside out, and then sew it to the hexagon).

Finished inner and outer covers

8. When 2 cases are ready, it's time to stuff the inner case with Styrofoam balls. To do this, I advise you to go out into the entrance, or at least into the corridor, since the balls tend to crumble and scatter in different directions. Have a vacuum cleaner or broom and dustpan handy. The package with balls needs to be cut quite a bit in the upper corner. Otherwise, cutting off the entire top of the package, you run the risk of spilling a lot of balls past the cover. And this means that it will take a long, long time to clean them. Insert the opening of the bag into the cover of the bean bag chair and slightly shaking the bag, slowly pour the contents. This action is best done together. After filling the chair, fasten the clasp.

9. Insert the inner cover with balls into the outer one, fasten the upper parts of both covers together with Velcro. Zip up the zipper and enjoy your big bean bag, which you did make yourself :)

Velcro to connect two cases

Kostya is holding a bob-chair by the handle

All three of us spent the whole day testing this miracle of comfort and discovered the additional functionality of Big Ben. In addition to being a 2 in 1 chair and couch, it has a very good body streamlining, which allows pregnant women to finally place their stomach in a comfortable position.

Bean bag - the joy of the child :)

In addition, Xenia appreciated the bean and began to use it as almost a trampoline, slide and sofa at the same time. It is noteworthy that it is quite difficult for her to get out of the arms of the chair, which means that she strains her muscles and this is very useful. It is very funny to watch how a baby bogged down in a bag flounders, rolls over, pushes off and squeals with delight. In addition, the bumpy texture of the balls is still felt through the covers, and for small children's legs this is a wonderful massage.

Evening family reading

By evening, it was discovered that the enveloping effect of the chair helps to put the obstinate baby to sleep :) A couple of cartoon episodes, a comfortable position in the chair next to the mother and the cub is sleeping. Another property of the chair will please those who love warmth. It is very warm. As you know, polystyrene is an excellent insulation, and polystyrene balls that cover the body from all sides are warm so that you will not freeze, even if you really want to. Just remember to bring a cozy blanket with you.

like this new item we recently got an interior. We immediately appreciated its merits and made it habitable, even sometimes arguing who will sit on it. If you have any questions when creating a bean bag with your own hands, write to us and we will definitely answer them.

We wish you inspiration to create wonderful cozy things!

P.S. After 5 months of active use.

Frameless furniture is compact, ergonomic, comfortable, and light in weight. Products come in different sizes, shapes, design solutions. The types of fabric used in the design differ (flock, velveteen, thermo-jacquard), fillers (polystyrene foam, polystyrene). You can make a bean bag chair with your own hands for decorating a bedroom, veranda, guest room, gazebo.

Chair features

The frameless chair has a soft structure, is distinguished by the absence of metal or wooden base. The standard form is round or pear-shaped, filled with small granules.

The design of the bean bag "Pear" includes:

removable cover;
internal basis;
filler granules;
decoration elements (stitches, inserts, handles).

Designed for adults, baby bean bag in the form of toys, a bag-ball, etc. Products are produced in the form of a circle, rectangle, square, polyhedron. They produce transformable models that unfold into a bed, a small sofa.

Products are different:

comfort in operation;
security (the chair has no sharp corners);
ecological materials;
convenient transportation;
easy cleaning (removable covers are easy to wash);
compactness, ease of storage, etc.

What should be the size

The dimensions and dimensions of the chair in the form of a bag are divided into standard and non-standard (on order), for adults, adolescents, children.

A typical line of soft chairs is represented by indicators:

L - reaches a height of 85 cm, in diameter - 70 cm, optimal for growth up to 120 cm;
XL - up to 110 cm high, 85 cm in diameter, used for people up to 160 cm;
XXL - reaches a height of 135 cm, in diameter - 100 cm, optimal for growth from 165 cm.

Height indicators are measured in a straightened, raised form, the width is determined from the maximum extreme points.

The easiest way to furnish a room is to purchase universal models (XXL size with height seat up to 50 cm), products are optimal for family vacation(furniture in the form of a soccer ball or fairy-tale characters).

Necessary tools and materials

Before you make a bag chair with your own hands at home, you need to prepare raw materials and equipment.

Useful for work:

fabric base;
2-3 zippers;
filler;
tailor's scissors;
millimeter paper;
pencil;
ruler or tape measure;
strong threads for sewing;
sewing machine.

The choice of material for the cover

For the outer cover, a durable, wear-resistant, dirt-resistant, waterproof, eye-pleasing fabric is purchased. In accordance with the design of the premises and the functional purpose of the product (for home, summer cottage, gazebo), choose:

Oxford;
flock;
thermo jacquard;
scotchguard;
microvelveteen;
eco-leather, etc.

Oxford is a synthetic raw material, covered with polyurethane on the wrong side to protect it from dust and dirt. The composition is durable, waterproof, elastic, resistant to temperature changes, represented by a wide palette of colors. The fabric is practical, budget, does not require ironing, it is easy to wash, clean with a damp sponge.

The outer cover for the chair is made of thermo jacquard. The material is durable, different original combinations shades, use of ornaments. Heat treatment technology involves applying paint to the finished fabric. Raw materials are hypoallergenic, because. contains up to 65% cotton. Only suitable for interior spaces and gazebos.

Velor has a velvety surface, is durable, retains its shape, wear-resistant, does not wrinkle. The material is made from natural raw materials or synthetic.

Flock combines raw cotton and polyester. The material is durable, high quality, with a smooth texture, easy to clean.

Microfiber is composed of polyester and polyamide, breathable, wear-resistant, impact-resistant chemical substances, aesthetic, easy to care for and wash.

Microvelvet is suitable for using the chair at home. The material is of high quality, available in plain or with a graphic ornament. The fabric is made from cotton and elastane.

Artificial suede refers to furniture fabrics, made from polyamide fiber, is resistant to abrasion, color fastness, easy care, a wide palette of shades.

Eco-leather is a dense wear-resistant material, retains the surface structure, is optimal for modern design. In the creation of raw materials, cotton and polyurethane are used (as a protective coating).

It is possible to use improvised materials. For country house optimal bean bag chair from old jeans, raincoat fabric.

The fabric for the inner cover must be strong, with a dense section of threads, breathable. Optimum spunbond, coarse calico, satin, polyester, etc.

Filler selection secrets

Before filling the bean bag, it is important to determine the composition of the raw materials for a product that fits perfectly into the interior. The service life and functionality of the furniture depend on the quality of the filler.

To create the internal volume of the product, apply:

expanded polystyrene;
Styrofoam;
holofiber;
shavings, woolen threads;
different types of cereals (buckwheat, rice);
dried herbs, etc.

Expanded polystyrene is produced in the form of circles, the material is practical, hygienic, does not retain odors, has thermal insulation qualities, is non-hygroscopic, affordable, hypoallergenic, does not absorb moisture. When choosing, experts recommend primary processing granules (they differ in a round shape, they are made from foaming polystyrene). The granules of the second stage of production are not symmetrical, quickly become unusable, shrink.

Polypropylene granules are durable, strong, allow the chair to keep its shape, and have shock-absorbing qualities. However, it is necessary to take into account the low resistance to fire.

Foam polyurethane elastic, hypoallergenic, retains its shape. The granules of the material are dense, therefore they are used in chairs sheathed in artificial leather, jacquard.

Styrofoam for stuffing is produced in the form of small balls. The material is light, budget, has a slight shrinkage, comfortable, soft texture, density. The shape of the foam balls is retained for a long time, but with prolonged use, the rigidity of the composition increases. It is recommended to add foam rubber or holofiber to the material.

Hollofiber particles are added to the fillers as a softening additive. The material is hypoallergenic, breathable and does not absorb moisture. The sizes of granules of different compositions must match in size.

What fill easy chair depends on operating conditions. It is important to consider compliance temperature regime and humidity. When using natural raw materials (cereals, sawdust, grass, etc.), it is necessary to maintain a warm temperature, avoid moisture, because raw materials can be damaged by mold.

How much filler is needed depends on the dimensions of the bag and the weight of the citizens who will use the piece of furniture. Many materials are sold in packs of 100 kg. About 400 liters of raw materials are needed to fill a chair with a size of 120 * 90 cm. During operation, it is necessary to add 40-50 liters in 2-3 weeks.

Master class on making a soft bag

Before sewing a bag chair with your own hands, you need to determine the dimensions, model configuration, and prepare a drawing.

The stages of product manufacturing also include:

cutting elements;
fitting of parts, sweeping;
chair tailoring;
ironing;
filling covers.

Creating a pattern

The pattern for the chair is created taking into account the size, model of the piece of furniture. Standard schemes are used or author's ones are developed. You can make a pattern for the customer. Patterns are made taking into account seam allowances in accordance with the proportions.

Enlarged elements are transferred to a sheet of special paper (millimetric), cut out, laid out on a fabric base. It is recommended to place templates with dimensions on the fabric economically, taking into account the direction of the fabric section. Experienced craftsmen can make a bean bag chair according to a pattern on a finished fabric base.

Cover tailoring

After cutting the details, we sew covers. 2 pear-shaped blanks are created. The parts are connected with pins, then it is necessary to sweep the seams of the sidewalls. Sew the elements manually or on sewing machine. Parts of the structure are then smoothed with a steam iron.

Side seams are sewn on the main cover, edge wedges and connecting seams are folded and overcast. It is necessary to allocate about 40-50 cm for adding a zipper.

The inner cover is sewn in stages, up to 35 cm must be left under the zipper. The seams are ironed, treated with an overlock. Zippers are inserted into the segments, they are swept, adjusted, stitched on a sewing machine. It is necessary to make a handle that is attached to the long edge, ironed.

The blanks of the covers must be turned out on the front surface, smoothed. The top element is tucked into the bag and sewn on. The bottom is sewn into the covers. After work, the product is ironed.

Backfill filler

Before pouring the filler into the chair, you need to calculate the volume of raw materials. A package of at least 500 liters is required. The model has a fabric sleeve (width and height of 50 cm), closed with a zipper or an additional cover.

An open bag with raw materials is placed in the hole, carefully stuff the bag. The granules are light in weight, so the work is recommended to be performed by 2 people. An important point is a strong electrification of the material, requiring moistening of the granules with water from a spray bottle.

With a narrow opening in upholstered furniture it is necessary to use a bottle made of plastic with a narrowed part. The neck and bottom of the dishes are cut off. The edge of the plastic container is lowered into a bag with granular material, fixed with a fishing line. The other edge of the dishes must be lowered into the chair cover, secured with tape or rope, then pour the granules.

Finished product care

When cleaning fabric base soft chair, it is important to consider the processing method:

cotton-based materials must be washed;
dense compositions (eco-leather, suede) are processed with a moistened cloth;
the chair and cover made of flock are recommended to be cleaned with a dry method;
when choosing the temperature mode of washing (cool, warm), the type of fabric base is taken into account.

The design of the furniture has no shape, therefore, over time, it loses volume (the granules are deformed, compacted). It is necessary to add new raw materials, mixing with the former. It is forbidden to place the product near heating appliances.

What do you do with old furniture?

In recent decades, frameless furniture has gained popularity due to its light weight, ability to retain body heat, ergonomics, and benefits for the spine. Another feature of this solution for the interior was the simplicity of its manufacture. Even inexperienced tailoring people can do it. If you choose the right materials and filler, you can make a bean bag chair with your own hands in one day. Such an experiment will reward the owner with several bonuses at once: a new design object will appear in the house, the problem with a comfortable stay in a sitting position will be solved, the owner will gain experience and a sense of satisfaction from a useful thing created with his own hand.

Creative people who value comfort and individuality have come up with many design options for making a bean bag chair with their own hands. For example, there is original solution when an easy chair is sewn in the form of an open glove, where the seat is a palm, and 5 fingers play the role of a back. But four forms have become the leaders of frameless seats:

Pear - reproduces as much as possible classic options upholstered furniture configurations. The pear chair consists of 6 side elements resembling this fruit in shape, and two more parts - for the base and top with a hexagon contour. This model allows you to comfortably lean back in the chair, having good support for the head.
The ball is most in demand by young men, sports fans. A baby bean bag for a boy can have the same shape, which is easy to make with your own hands from black and white pentagons sewn together. If you choose leatherette as an external case, then soft ottoman will look like a big football attribute. Basketball fans construct a seat from two semicircular orange spheres with a dark stripe. What's more, fans can decorate their accessory with stickers or team name embroidery.
A drop is an option that looks like a pear chair, but looks more futuristic. Side walls can be made from four or six parts, resembling a drop, but with flat base. The bottom, respectively, is made in the form of a square or a hexagon. Due to the absence of the upper part (cover), the back of the soft chair looks like a cone, which is easy to hold and move the seat to another place.
The oval is the last of the classic fashion solutions offered by factory designers. This chair is a bit like a bed, as it can be located in any position, even lying on your back. The shape corresponds to the name and consists of two large oval parts. A wide ribbon is sewn between them, which regulates the selected height for the pouffe chair.

The configuration of a frameless chair can be whimsical (in the form of an open flower, a crown or a funny animal - a penguin or a kangaroo), but the most important criterion will be the ease of use. The soft seat should not have hard folds, buttons or decorative elements that will create discomfort.

Materials and tools

To sew a bean bag chair yourself, you need to decide on the choice of materials and filler. In addition, you will have to pick up strong threads, as well as decide which fastener is suitable for the convenience of removing the cover.

It is better to sew an external cover for a bean bag with your own hands from practical material. After all, he will be subjected to regular pressure of body weight and often come into contact with clothing. For this, it is necessary to make two covers. The upper must be wear-resistant so that it can be washed and cleaned without compromising internal filling. In addition, the material should not fade, stretch, shed or shrink when washed. You can determine how much fabric you need from the drawing after choosing the configuration. The inner cover is usually sewn from cotton or cheaper, but durable synthetics, since its function is to securely hold its shape. The ideal option will be polyester with a water-repellent impregnation.

The most common filler is polystyrene foam (styrofoam balls), which has an extraordinary lightness, which will allow you to sew an ottoman with a small mass for a small child. The kid will be able to rearrange such furniture independently. More budget option there will be foam rubber or old things that can be cut into shreds. The cleanest option, from the point of view of ecology, is filling with legumes (peas, beans) or buckwheat. small round seeds perfectly adapt to the shape of the body, but such furniture will be much heavier and stiffer.

When filling the chair with expanded polystyrene balls, it should be borne in mind that over time this filler is crushed, so it will need to be added periodically. The service life of expanded polystyrene depends on its density.

Artificial and natural leather

Faux or natural fur

Synthetic materials

Sintepon

Styrofoam balls

Zipper, buttons, fasteners

Sequence of work

For the successful completion of the project to create an ottoman bag with your own hands, the sequence of actions is important, which is almost the same for any form. The pattern for a ball chair or a drop differs only in the size and configuration of the parts. For example, it will be described step-by-step instruction do-it-yourself chairs, which will reveal the process of making a pear-shaped variant.

Preparation of materials and tools:

selection of pear chair patterns optimal size(maximum XL);
sewing machine, scissors, threads matching the color of the fabric of the upper cover;
cutting surface ( big table or part of the floor without carpet);
ruler, pencil, graph paper, compasses to get a pattern with dimensions;
two types of fabric with a width of at least 150 cm, the density of the matter should be medium so that the machine can sew 2-3 layers at the same time;
zipper according to the color of the fabric with a length of at least 0.5 m;
filler.

The list and quantity of tools and materials may vary depending on the selected product model.

Diagram of a bean bag

Size selection

For experienced craftsmen, which are often sewn, a pattern for a bean bag chair can be made immediately on the material. Most economical option- the use of fabrics with a width of 1.5 m and a length of 3 m. This area freely fits 6 wedges, which will be the sides of the furniture and two hexagons (bottom and top).

The dimensions of the parts will be as follows:

a small upper hexagon has the same sides of all edges - 20 cm each;
large lower - equal sides of 40 cm;
each side wedge has a height of 130 cm, the upper and lower platforms - respectively 20 and 40 cm (coincide with the edges of the hexagons), at the widest point the width should be 50 cm.

Beginners will need step-by-step instructions and a pattern for a bean bag on graph paper.

The layout of parts on canvases, where the height of the fabric is 1.5 m and the width is 3 m, is as follows:

starting from the upper right corner, 2 wedges are sequentially laid out on the fabric (bottom on the right, top on the left), the first block is completed by a small hexagon;
the next strip also consists of two wedges, but they are turned upside down (top on the right, bottom on the left), the second block is completed by half of a large hexagon, which is divided into equal parts with acute angle up;
in the last row, the side parts are laid out similarly to the first, at the end the second half of the hexagon is placed.

When drawing constituent elements on the material, an allowance of 1.5 cm is required for the seams around each part. If the fabric is dark, then it is convenient to draw a drawing with a thin bar of soap. When using crayons or markers, it is important to remember that the bright color may be visible on the light fabric outer cover.

Pattern

Seat dimensions for child and adult

Cut out the details

Fasten wedge blanks with pins

Tailoring

A sewing machine will allow you to sew a bean bag chair as accurately as possible according to the pattern. Hand stitching is very time consuming and can only look good with true craftsmen. In order for the work with covers to be convenient, it is important to follow the sequence of connecting parts.. In this case detailed pattern With correct dimensions will be irreplaceable.

The work consists of the following steps:

First, two parts of a large hexagon are connected. It is important to sew the halves so that the total length is 40 cm, and also equal to the rest of the sides.
6 side faces are sequentially sewn together without joining the extreme sides.
Large and small hexagons are attached above and below.
A zipper is sewn into the open side wedges, which will allow you to remove the top cover or open the inner one to fill the pouffe. Inserting the lock requires a lot of attention, as its ends must be hidden inside the case.

It would be best for beginner needlewomen to start working from the bottom shell to take into account possible mistakes and do not repeat them on the outside.

Join the seams by hand or on a sewing machine

Sew in a zipper

Filler stuffing

If the pear chair, sewn by hand, is ready for filling, then the stuffing process will depend on the material chosen. In the case of choosing lightweight polystyrene foam, soft bean bags will require at least 450 liters of raw materials, as they are designed for maximum size XL. When filling a pouffe bag with foam granules, you will have to be very careful, as weightless balls often crumble.

To avoid excess debris, it is better to connect the neck of the bag with loose contents and the hole in the inner cover, which should fit snugly against the package. It is also recommended to spray the fabric with water to reduce the electrostatics of the foam. The best solution there will be stuffing with filler in four hands.

The same method of connecting containers is suitable for bulk biological bases (legumes and buckwheat). When using old things, they are not just cut into small pieces, but they also use the layering method so that the lumps do not bulge on the sides and do not protrude under the cover with irregularities. The most comfortable simple filler is a synthetic winterizer, as it is light in weight and fits in even layers.

External case

Fill the bean bag chair with filler

decoration

If you managed to sew a bean bag chair, then it is important to pay attention not only to convenience, but also to the aesthetic part of the new piece of furniture. A do-it-yourself bag at home can be made a real design art object. For example, if old jeans are chosen as external protection, then in addition to native pockets, you can sew on several additional ones - from bright fabrics.

An easy way to sew a puff pouffe and make it an individual personal gift is to sew a “photo print” of a family member on the back of a plain chair and make each tenant their own ottoman bag with your own hands.

For bourgeois oval empire-style large pillows made of plush or velvet, the addition of luxurious fringe is appropriate. Bows and ruffles are perfect for colorful pastel chairs with a reference to Provence. For a children's frameless product, you can sew a "cognitive" cover with multi-colored letters of the alphabet and numbers. A preschooler will visually memorize symbols, which will facilitate the learning process.

Printed

With bright insert

Denim

Caring for frameless furniture is easy. A cushion chair filled with Styrofoam may shrink over time, as the foam filling will gradually lose air due to stress. The problem is solved by a simple addition of padding. Frameless furniture filled with bulk materials, it is better to put it away from heating appliances, and also not to keep it in the sun for a long time, because due to the gradual evaporation of moisture, the filling will decrease in volume, and the contours will deform.

If it is decided to sew a bean bag chair for children, like a comfortable high chair, then it is important to wash the outer cover correctly, especially if it is multi-colored. For regular cleaning of the surface, you can use special wet wipes. Gentle substances without chlorine are used as a laundry detergent, preferably a liquid consistency.

A variety of options and shapes of the bean bag chair can bring comfort and mood to everyday life. For lovers of new experiences, it is enough to sew several outer covers on one pouffe and change them according to your mood. Frameless furniture is a great way to decorate the interior.